CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEW MADRID CO. R-I
308 US HWY 61
NEW MADRID, MO 63869
297 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Central Middle School is a public educational institution located in New Madrid, Missouri, serving as part of the New Madrid County R-I School District. Situated along U.S. Highway 61, the school provides a foundational middle-level education focused on preparing students for their transition into high school. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes the academic and social development of its adolescent student body within the broader context of the county’s educational system.

The school operates under the mission and resources of the New Madrid County R-I School District, which is dedicated to fostering student growth through a structured curriculum and extracurricular involvement. By maintaining a clear connection to the district’s central administration, Central Middle School strives to meet state educational standards while addressing the specific needs of the local New Madrid community. Families and stakeholders can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website provided.
297
Total Students
27.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    177 (59.6 %)
  • Black
    93 (31.3 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (6.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW MADRID CO. R-I
Phone: (573)688-2176
Website: http://www.nmceaglenation.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 276
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 97
Grade 7 106
Grade 8 94
Gender Ratio